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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommittee of the Whole Minutes 05.21.1996 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MAY 21, 1996 6:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman- Chuck Rodgers Ron Marshall Chuck Dickerson Dirk Kroll Gay Easton Donna Kilpatrick John Minch Bud Johnson OTHERS PRESENT: V. Joe Leckie D. L. McGillen Mike Atkinson Jim Flisrand Andy Loebe Dave Michael Don Hackmann Chuck Rodgers mentioned that there are several unfinished projects which have not been completed for a long period of time. Jim gave an update on South 5th Street and Woodland, the container site, and the chamber building in Firemen's Park (log cabin). The chamber is still using the Laurel Outlook as their main office. Dave gave an update on the drying beds. . Jim continued reviewing the DPW Update of 5-21-96. Don distributed Council minutes from 5-18-93, regarding the Chamber of Commerce circus to give an idea of what transpired at that time. They are on the agenda tonight for a circus on 7-21-96. Don requested that everyone bring in their LMC book and he will insert the 1996 update. Darrell McGillen reported that engine one (1964 International), which was one of the main trucks on the show house fire, obtained some severe damage to the pump, due to gravel in the water line. He has made arrangements to ship the truck to a fire equipment company in Casper, Wyoming, at a cost of $350.00. He does not have an estimate of the cost for the repairs at this time. A Billings fire truck fighting the fire has apparently suffered similar damage. Darrell also reported that the equipment parked on the north side of the FAP has been broken into and the radios stolen out of them. At a meeting about a month ago six firemen had their personal vehicles broken into while parked along side of the FAP Complex when they were attending a meeting on a Wednesday night. Mike reported that the dispatchers have been training on the new computer. Next week the officers will be trained. ?r . Cheryl Thomas is off work now indefinitely. Matt Hoppel is back to work. Mitch Connors is on light duty for three weeks. Bud was approached by a citizen who had done some work on his own regarding cars parked over five days on city streets. There were 45 incidents listed, west of First Avenue. Discussion. Mike will get a copy of the list. Chuck Dickerson reported that the residents in the area of SID 110 met last week to discuss the proposed SID and possible changes. Letters have been sent out to the residents in the district asking them to vote on putting it out for re-bid or to abolish the project. Letters need to be returned to Engineering, Inc. by the 24th and will be tabulated at that time. Dave reported that the river has risen substantially over the past week. Andy reported that the lights have been repaired on the sign at Riverside Park. Also, we picked up our new road grader today. The meeting was adjourned at 5:54 p.m. 0 Respectfully submitted, Don Hackmann City Clerk 0 0 FROM:, Jim Flisrand, Director of Public Works TO: Mayor and City Council DATE: May 21, 1996 SUBJECT: Public Works- UPDATE STREET & ALLEY 1. Concentrating on patching spring breakup throughout the 4 areas. 2. Sign replacement as needed. 3. Continuing our gravel, street and alley spring work. 4. Completing South 5th Street and Woodland Avenue. Expected completion date of Friday, May 24, 1996. PARKS & CEMETERY 1. Equipment, building and ground maintenance continuing throughout the parks, cemetery maintenance, as needed. 2. Completed weed control and fertilization of all parks and cemetery. 3. Working on Cemetery and Parks in preparation of Memorial Day. 4. Using Youth Manpower to work at Riverside Park. WATER & SEWER 1. Plants continuing with normal treatment and maintenance activities. 2. Water Improvements Project continuing with final design. 3. Bridge project to begin in June. Working with State to participate in water line replacement as associated with bridge project. SOLID WASTE 1. Proceeding with collection and container site operation as required. Container site grading and finish work to begin week of May 28th. Asphalt work to be scheduled when contractors in area. ADMINISTRATION 1. Preliminary construction planning and building activity is increasing. 2. All public works activities increased due to public interest and concerns during warmer weather. :7 Minutes of the ge 4 Council Meeting of May 18, 1993 . . 0 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CIRCUS: City Council of Laurel 1`?` /Ou'- 1 w- Darrell McGillen, on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, stated they will be hosting a traveling circus in Laurel on Tuesday, July 20th. This is the largest open air, big tent circus in the world with the tent alone covering 18,000 square feet. The circus representatives came through Laurel last year and stated they will be in Livingston and had planned to be in Billings at Metra Park but because of the run around in Billings, they came back to Laurel and asked us if we wanted to host it instead. They will have two performances, one at 2:00 p.m. and the other at 8:00 P.M. If ticket sales prevail, Darrell said there will be a third performance at 6:00 p.m. This is a five :ring circus with live animal acts that include 12 tigers and 22 elephants. The circus will be held on private property on South Washington, between Boise Cascade and South Washington Avenue. Insurance policies have already been obtained and the City of Laurel is named on them. Darrell will provide the city with copies. Darrell said their main objective in hosting the circus is to generate traffic obt i to Laurel. With the circus coming, the Chamber's goal was to a n kinderg enough sponsorship fees to arten through fifth d give every elementary child in Otickets gra e will be distributed in the a free pass children's re to the circus. The port cards at the end of this school year. Darrell said that when it comes down to the final preparations, they will need at least a 30 yard garbage container, they will have to supply fresh water and they have already contacted the water carriers in Laurel for this and they will need police control from the reserve officers. They are not far enough along to ask for these things tonight but they will do so when plans are more definite. Parking arrangements have been made on private property located in this same area. They will work with the police department to decide what is the best way to direct the flow of traffic. The circus will purchase a business license. Motion by Alderman Kelloeo to grant. the Chamber of Commerce permission to hold a circus on July 20th, seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 6--0. 0 ff -1 Minutes of the page 5 Council Meeting of July 6, 1993 CIRCUS Darrell McGillen sponsored by the July 20th. They and the disburse City Council of Laurel updated the council regarding the upcoming .circus, Laurel Chamber of Commerce, which will be held on have met with the police department regarding parking vent of people after the performances. The Chamber is requesting use of one of the city's 40 yard containers for garbage. They would like the container delivered to the site and they will pay for the collection of garbage. They are also requesting that a water meter be set on one of the fire hydrants to provide the circus with adequate water for their needs. The Chamber will, cover the cost of this also. Bob Graham stated that he feels there should be no charge for the garbage dumpster since it will benefit the town to have it there. He did agree that the Chamber should pay for the metered water. Motion by Alderman Graham to charge the Chamber of Commerce for the metered water but not to charge them for the garbage dumpster, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 7--1 with Alderman Marshall voting, "NO". CHILI COOK OFF Donna Kilpatrick reported that the chili cook-off scheduled for July 3rd was rained out and it has been rescheduled for July 31st, which is Crazy Days in Laurel. Motion by Alderman Collins to allow the rescheduling of the chili cook--off in Firemen's Park for July 31st, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. The !Mayor wished everyone a safe and happy July 10th! There being no further business to come before the council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Sharon Herman, Deputy City Clerk Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 20th day of July, 1993. Charles Rodgers,?a r ATTEST: Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk